Name: Refugee's Journey from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
SKU: 9780778731566
Price: 9.95 CAD
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SKU: 9780778731566.

Category: Around the World.

Refugee’s Journey from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

$9.95

Eight-year-old Etienne and his family live in The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Kidnapped by a rebel army and forced to be a child soldier, Etienne finally escapes and is sent to a camp for freed child soldiers. He is reunited with his family who then flee the country, arriving as refugees in Canada.

ISBN: 9780778731566
Author: Helen Mason
32 pages
Ages 8-12

Description

Reading Level: Gr. 4 Interest Level: Gr. 3-6

Interspersed with facts about the DRC and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country. Readers will learn about the experiences of child soldiers and how they can help refugees in their communities and around the world who are struggling to find permanent homes.